Whats up guys new owner here, picked up a 10 LT loaded very happy, my first post. Sorry im sure this is brought up lots of times on here, i looked around a bit and kinda think i know the anwser to my question but then a couple things confused me in other threads. Ive never delt with TPMS before so trying to figure it out.
My question is i want to put after market rims on my car. Do the sensors just swop over? One thread sounded like the factory rims are threaded at the vavle stem hole on wheel and they will not work on aftermarket. Is there after market sensors that work on aftermarket wheels? Can someone straighten me out please.

Whats up guys new owner here, picked up a 10 LT loaded very happy, my first post. Sorry im sure this is brought up lots of times on here, i looked around a bit and kinda think i know the anwser to my question but then a couple things confused me in other threads. Ive never delt with TPMS before so trying to figure it out.
My question is i want to put after market rims on my car. Do the sensors just swop over? One thread sounded like the factory rims are threaded at the vavle stem hole on wheel and they will not work on aftermarket. Is there after market sensors that work on aftermarket wheels? Can someone straighten me out please.

I believe the TPMS includes the valve stem. So, if you are comfortable moving valve stems from one rim to another, go for it. I'm not sure what the chances of damaging the TPMS is when it is removed.

As someone who had worked at a Chevy dealership I can tell you that the valve stems are NOT generic. The sensors screw onto the bottom of the valve stems on the newer vehicles. so yes you can swap the sensors but you will need to buy new valve stems because you will most likely damage the valve stem trying to remove them.

You should also know that not all aftermarket wheels are compatible with tire pressure sensors. The wheel's construction may not allow enough room to mount the sensor at the valve stem hole. Too solve that problem people use straps to mount them to the barrel of the wheel. Depending on the wheel spokes and where the sensors are fastened it could make the sensors harder to program if you can't get the tool close to them when the wheel is mounted on the car.

what happens if you don run the senors? Is there just a pressure light on? Im getting a set of 20s and there already mounted and ready, so would it be ok if i just waited till i got around to pulling my sensors off my stocks and mount them later, it will just have that light on till i get them put on correct. Theres not some crazy setup to were it wont let me drive it is there, you never with these new vehicals.

Register Now

In order to be able to post messages on the Chevy Malibu Forum: Chevrolet Malibu Forums forums, you must first register.
Please enter your desired user name, your email address and other required details in the form below.

User Name:

Password

Please enter a password for your user account. Note that passwords are case-sensitive.

Password:

Confirm Password:

Email Address

Please enter a valid email address for yourself.

Email Address:

Log-in

User Name

Remember Me?

Password

Human Verification

In order to verify that you are a human and not a spam bot, please enter the answer into the following box below based on the instructions contained in the graphic.

The Chevy Malibu Logo, Chevy Malibu Typeface and Chevy Logo are Trademark General Motors. We are in no way affiliated with General Motors, we are simply an enthusiasts' site.

AutoGuide.com

Truck

European

Import

Domestic

Manufacturer

The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.

AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.